The Kairanga County Council was established in 1902 as a result of the amalgamation of the Manawatū Road Board and the Fitzherbert Road Board. The County amalgamated with the Manawatū County in 1988 to form the first Manawatū District Council. In ...
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1934 to 1948
The Kairanga County Council was established in 1902 as a result of the amalgamation of the Manawatū Road Board and the Fitzherbert Road Board. The County amalgamated with the Manawatū County in 1988 to form the first Manawatū District Council. In ...
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1920 to 1933
The Kairanga County Council was established in 1902 as a result of the amalgamation of the Manawatū Road Board and the Fitzherbert Road Board. The County amalgamated with the Manawatū County in 1988 to form the first Manawatū District Council. In ...
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1907 to 1910
This image is believed to depict the corner of Cook and Main Street in Palmerston North. Visible in the background is a BP service station, Clausen’s Plating Works and the State Hydro-Electricity Department, formerly the Public Works Department bu...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This image depicts Manacon tanks on Church Street, Palmerston North.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner from 1968 t...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This image is set in Palmerston North. The building on the left is believed to be the first premises of Robert J.Cotton & Sons Ltd, Funeral Directors, established in 1967. The business remained in this location until 1984.
This slide was likely c...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This image is in Palmerston North. It is believed to be Cowley Place, Highbury.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deputy City Planner ...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This house was located at 18 Princess Street, where the UCOL (Universal College of Learning) Atrium now stands.
Creator: Unknown
Place: Palmerston North
Date: September 5, 1992
The camping ground was established in 1925, adjacent to the Victoria Esplanade. It is now called the Palmerston North Holiday Park.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planni...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Dittmer Drive, Palmerston North
Date: circa 1960 to circa 1979
This 19 minute video shows a variety of events that employees of the Palmerston North City Council took part in during the 1950s. The film was made by Mr Kenneth Wynks, who worked in the Municipal Electricity Department from 1947-1984.
It be...
Creator: PNCC
Date: 1950s
Image likely taken from the C. M. Ross Building, looking across The Square to Broadway Avenue.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assistant from 1955 to 1968, Deput...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Broadway, Palmerston North
Date: 196X/197X
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1912 to 1919
The Kairanga County Council was established in 1902 as a result of the amalgamation of the Manawatu Road Board and the Fitzherbert Road Board. The County amalgamated with the Manawatu County in 1988 to form the first Manawatu District Council. In ...
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1911
The Kairanga County Council was established in 1902 as a result of the amalgamation of the Manawatu Road Board and the Fitzherbert Road Board. The County amalgamated with the Manawatu County in 1988 to form the first Manawatu District Council. In ...
Creator: Kairanga County Council
Date: 1907 to 1910
A sign printed on cardboard produced for and on behalf of the Palmerston North City Corporation, designed to be displayed where it would be visible to staff. It offers advice on ways to keep "the moral standard of the nation high."
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Date: circa 1941 to 1945
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2022), made two offical visits to Palmerston North. The first was in February 1958. This is a copy of the address presented to her on her second visit in April 1966.
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Date: April 1966
This plan is titled, "PLAN OF PART LOUGHNAN SETTLEMENT SUBDIVISION OF PT RURAL SEC 387 TOWN OF PALMERSTON NORTH (REGTN DIST BLOCK XI. KAIRANGA S.D."
Visible roads include Brightwater Terrace, James Street, Millar Street, Limbrick Street.
Creator: O.J. Dolan [Surveyor]
Place: Brightwater Terrace; James Street; Millar Street; Limbrick Street;
Date: 1920s
Visible roads include Cook Street, Worcester Street, Hereford Street, Linton Street, McGiffert Steet, Pitt, Ferguson Street West, College Street West.
Creator: O.J. Dolan [Surveyor]
Place: Cook Street; Worcester Street; Hereford Street; Linton Street; McGiffert Steet; Pitt; Ferguson Street West; College Street West;
Date: 1920s
View of Newcastle Street. The distinctive building with the carport near the centre of the photo is located at 36 Newcastle Street. The building currently has a sign on it that says "Plymouth Brethren Christian Church" (2025). To the left of the ...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This small park and playground is located on Highbury Avenue and Ellesmere Crescent. The conjoined houses in the background are located on Tui Place.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) ...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
The house on the righthand side of this image is 47 Crewe Crescent. Numbers 14, 19 and 22 Buxton Place are visible behind.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assist...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
The house on the righhand side of this image is 47 Crewe Crescent. Numbers 14, 19 and 22 Buxton Place are visible behind.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a planning assista...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
The houses in this photograph were replaced as part of the development of 85 social housing units, constructed between 2019 and 2023.
This slide was likely created by David Evans of the City Council's Planning Office. M D (David) Evans was a plan...
Creator: D. Evans
Place: Palmerston North
Date: 1960s
This plan is titled, "Plan of Subdivision of Lot 10 & Pt Lot 11 D.P. 254, being Pts. Rural
Sections 285 & 286, Palmerston North."
Visible roads include Wood Street.
Creator: H. R. Farquhar [Surveyor]
Place: Wood Street;
Date: January 1923
This plan is titled, "Plan of SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 8 AND THE WHOLE OF LOTS 9 12 13 16 17 D.P.22 PART OF SECTION 304 TOWN of PALMERSTON NORTH"
Visible roads include Campbell Street, Cuba Street.
Creator: W S Charlesworth [Surveyor]
Place: Campbell Street; Cuba Street;
Date: April 1934
This plan is titled, "Plan of Rural Sections 356, 357, 360, 375 to 379 & Pt 358, 359 & 366, Town of Palmerston North & Accretions. Block XIV Kairanga S.D."
Visible roads include Foxton Line, Waldegraves Road.
Creator: C. T. Salmon [Surveyor]
Place: Foxton Line; Waldegraves Road;
Date: July 1926
A plan of the "Ladies Conveniences - The Square". This is one of the original architect's plans drawn up by Palmerston North City Council staff for the construction of a new ladies toilets, built on the site of an earlier building from 1918. The L...
Creator: Palmerston North City Council
Date: July 20, 1936
Shows parcels of land along the Manawatu River down from the original Fitzherbert Bridge.
Visible roads include Fitzherbert Street, Main Road.
Creator: O.J. Dolan [Surveyor]
Place: Fitzherbert Street; Main Road;
Date: September 1919
This plan is titled, "Plan of SUBDIVISIONS OF LOT: 262 D.P. 666 HOKOWHITU Nos 5,6 &7"
Visible roads include Scandia Street [Albert Street], Jickell Street.
Creator: G.L. R. Scott [Surveyor]
Place: Scandia Street [Albert Street]; Jickell Street;
Date: May 1902
This plan is titled, "Subdivisions of Lots 8 & 8A D.P. 445 of Secns 241 242 Township of Palmerston North Block XI Kairanga S.D."
Visible roads include Boundary Road, Florence Avenue, Russell Street, Roy Street.
Creator: G.L. R. Scott [Surveyor]
Place: Boundary Road; Florence Avenue; Russell Street; Roy Street;
Date: August 1919